Program Selection

The program switch on AGS equipped cars offers the selection of either the adaptive or manual gear selections. The driver can pre-select the sport program regardless of driving style by moving the manual selector lever to position 4, 3, or 2 when in the "A" program. Each time the car is restarted, the "A" program is automatically selected.





The AGS system continuously evaluates accelerator pedal position and movement, actual road speed, operation of the kick down switch and brake light switch, lateral acceleration, and changes in speed during braking to assess the current driving style. Based on the assessment of the current driving style one of four basic shift programs is selected. The basic shift programs are graduated from the exceptionally economical "XE" program through the already familiar "E" and "S" programs to the exceptionally sporting character of the "XS" program. A new assessment of driving style is begun each time the car is driven away from a standstill and the previous assessment is "forgotten" by the system.

If exceptional ambient conditions are encountered, either of two special purpose programs are selected. For example, when a slippery road surface is encountered, a "Winter" shift program is used in order to increase traction and the car's dynamic stability. The "Winter" program encompasses 2nd gear starts with early upshifts and delayed downshifts. When climbing hills or carrying a heavy load, a "Mountain/Heavy Load" program is used which comprises more performance orientated programs to reduce transmission shift frequency in these conditions.